Uruguay

Compared globally, Uruguay’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Uruguay, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 14 index points, from 63 in 1995 to 77 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Protection dimension has decreased over 2012-2018, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety

Shocks

Uruguay is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of a riverine flood in 2007, affecting 3% of the population.

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